Safe Disposal of Hazardous Materials in Healthcare

Hard Safety And Infection Control Handling Hazardous Materials

A nurse is preparing to dispose of various hazardous materials in a healthcare setting. These materials include used syringes, contaminated dressings, and chemical cleaning agents. In following standard safety protocols, which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure safe handling and disposal of these materials?

Dispose of used syringes and contaminated dressings in the regular trash.

Place used syringes in a designated sharps container and chemical agents in clearly labeled hazardous waste bins.

Soak contaminated dressings in bleach before disposal in the regular waste.

Rinse used syringes with water before placing them in the recycling.

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